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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program admits up to 192 students per year; and students can expect to complete the degree in 4 to 4 1/2 years because each student admitted to the program completes the nursing courses in a "cohort" group. Generally, students take 1 1/2 to 2 years to complete general education and prenursing classes and then 2 1/2 years of nursing courses.

Additional Requirements

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ALL COURSES AND/OR PRACTICUM LEARNING EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO CLINICS AT DISTANCE LOCATIONS ON MULTIPLE SCHEDULES DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT. Clinicals can be in the Saginaw/Bay City/Midland area; however, they may be in the Thumb and even in the Detroit area.

Note: In addition to the requirements of Saginaw Valley State University, students must complete any new requirements established by the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Upon successful completion of the BSN program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) which is a requirement for license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.